Please read this entire post/email. Questions can be answered by Doug@Lyvere.com.
I suggest that you get to Marine Barracks by Uber, Taxi, etc, and remember that you get back to your hotel on your own. Parking is extremely difficult near and around Marine Barracks and, if not careful,you can get a substantial parking ticket.
We will all meet at the corner of 8th & I St (SE) at 1900. Note that the address MUST include SE (South East). The Barracks will have someone come over to get us in as a group and get us seated. DO NOT bring weapons of any type – you go through a metal detector and at the very least, weapons will be confiscated. This is nothing new so go with the flow, please.
Inclement weather – rain will not necessarily cancel the parade so if it looks like rain, wear your rain suit/coat.Lightning will cause the parade to be cancelled.
They usually have water available but in small quantities. Better to bring your own.
Some of you that signed up with me are not from RFTW. I did not realize that at the time and assumed that you were with RFTW or someone in RFTW. This is not a problem in any way and you’re more than welcome. If anyone reading this wants to sit elsewhere than with the group, you need to go online to get your own tickets. (You may have to cut and paste the link)
www.barracks.marines.mil/Parades/Friday-Evening-Parade-Schedule-Reservation/equesttickets
The Barracks is always excited and happy when we come. We are a special group to them because of what RFTW represents. Please take the time to thank all of the Marines (that you can) for their Service to us all and for making our experience a memorable one.
I hope to see you all there or back at the Hotel or Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial for the group photo (0930) followed by our laying of a wreath and plaque at the apex of the Vietnam Wall. We should have around 1500 or more for the photo. For those of you not familiar with us – go to RFTW.US . 2023 is the 33rd year for the Run.
